Here's why:

* Respiratory Membrane: This is the thin barrier that separates the air in the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs) from the blood in the capillaries.

* Phospholipids: These are the primary components of cell membranes, including the respiratory membrane. They have a unique structure with a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tails. This structure allows them to form a double layer, creating a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell.

The phospholipid bilayer of the respiratory membrane plays a crucial role in gas exchange:

* Oxygen (O2): Oxygen diffuses from the air in the alveoli across the membrane and into the blood.

* Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood across the membrane and into the alveoli to be exhaled.

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